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1. Leg extension - this exercise will allow you to isolate thigh muscles preserving strength of other leg muscles for compound exercise to follow.
- Push pads until knees are almost locked.
- Pause.
- Lower with control to starting position.
2. Leg press - you can move straight on to this exercise if you are sufficiently experienced.
- Place your feet firmly at shoulder width on foot board.
- Bend legs until they are almost touching chest.
- Pause.
- Return with control to starting position.
3. Calves - best way to work calves is to perform raises on special gym equipment that allows standing raises and sitting raises to work both calf muscles.
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